An Orlando man is facing several charges after police said he sexually battered a 9-year-old girl.

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Police said 51-year-old Gregory Springer told the child he would kill her if she told anyone about the abuse.

According to the arrest report, Springer molested the girl in a bathroom on Feb. 3.

The girl told officials she was scared of Springer.

Springer is also accused of fondling the genitals of a young boy several days prior. The boy asked Springer to stop and that he didn't want to be touched, but Springer told the boy "I don't care," according to officers.

Based on the investigation and interviews with the victims and their mother Springer is charged with capital sexual battery, attempted capital sexual battery, false imprisonment of a child under 13 and lewd or lascivious conduct.